Meter per second to Knot Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 m/s = 1.94384 kn.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
1.94384 knots
= 3.6 km/h= 2.23694 mph
equals 1.94384 knotsFormula: kn = m/s × 1.9438445
Meter per second to Knot formula
kn = m/s × 1.9438445
Convert 5 meters per second to knots
- Start with 5 meters per second.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 1.94384 = 9.71922.
- So 5 m/s = 9.71922 kn.
Meter per second to Knot conversion table
| Meters per second (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m/s | 0.0194384 kn |
| 0.1 m/s | 0.194384 kn |
| 0.25 m/s | 0.485961 kn |
| 0.5 m/s | 0.971922 kn |
| 1 m/s | 1.94384 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.88769 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.83153 kn |
| 4 m/s | 7.77538 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.71922 kn |
| 6 m/s | 11.6631 kn |
| 7 m/s | 13.6069 kn |
| 8 m/s | 15.5508 kn |
| 9 m/s | 17.4946 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.4384 kn |
| 15 m/s | 29.1577 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.8769 kn |
| 25 m/s | 48.5961 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.3153 kn |
| 40 m/s | 77.7538 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.1922 kn |
| 75 m/s | 145.788 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.384 kn |
| 250 m/s | 485.961 kn |
| 500 m/s | 971.922 kn |
| 1,000 m/s | 1,943.84 kn |
| 5,000 m/s | 9,719.22 kn |
| 10,000 m/s | 19,438.4 kn |
Unit definitions
What is a meter per second?
The metre per second is the SI derived unit of speed, the distance in metres travelled each second. It is standard in physics and engineering for velocity and wind speed. One metre per second is exactly 3.6 kilometres per hour.
What is a knot?
The knot is one nautical mile per hour, the standard speed unit in maritime and aviation navigation. It is defined exactly from the 1852-metre nautical mile. One knot is about 1.852 kilometres per hour or 1.151 miles per hour.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 1.94384 knots (1 m/s = 1.94384 kn).
How do I convert meters per second to knots?
Multiply the value in meters per second by 1.94384. For example, 10 m/s × 1.94384 = 19.4384 kn.
Which is bigger — a meter per second or a knot?
A meter per second is bigger: one meter per second contains 1.94384 knots.
Is this meter per second to knot converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.